Main Entry: ¹dis·trict

Pronunciation: \ˈdis-(ˌ)trikt\

Function: noun

Usage: often attributive

Etymology: French, from Medieval Latin districtus jurisdiction, district, from distringere to distrain — more at distrain

Date: 1611

1 a : a territorial division (as for administrative or electoral purposes) b : the basic administrative unit for local government in Northern Ireland
2 : an area, region, or section with a distinguishing character <a shopping district>